It’s getting hot in here—but please, keep your clothes on. Public lewdness charges in Texas are more common than many people realize. One of the most frequent situations seen by Montgomery County criminal defense attorneys involves couples engaging in consensual sexual activity in vehicles – often in parking garages, public parks, or quiet dead-end roads.Continue reading “Public Lewdness in Montgomery County: What You Should Know About Section 21.07 of the Texas Penal Code”
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The Perils of Artificial Intelligence: When We Can’t Believe Our Senses
When “Seeing Is Believing” No Longer Applies A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of camera footage in DWI cases. That remains true — but what’s also true is that “seeing is believing” no longer carries the same weight. Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought incredible innovation, but it’s also introduced new dangers. SomeContinue reading “The Perils of Artificial Intelligence: When We Can’t Believe Our Senses”
AI, Predictive Policing, and the Constitution: Where the Law Is Headed
Why Algorithms Raise Old Questions in New Clothes The old school police mindset is that they need to heavily patrol bad neighborhoods. The new school reformist mindset is that there are more arrests and ill-will in these neighborhoods specifically because they’re so heavily policed in the first place. Artificial intelligence is already weighing into thisContinue reading “AI, Predictive Policing, and the Constitution: Where the Law Is Headed”
The Next Frontier of Fourth Amendment Law: A Dimming Line Between Private Companies and Government Agents
Government action, and inevitable government overreach, almost always starts with an admirable goal. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most important protections in American law. It shields people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, even when the government thinks it is acting righteously. The 4th Amendment requiresContinue reading “The Next Frontier of Fourth Amendment Law: A Dimming Line Between Private Companies and Government Agents”
Can I Still Be Charged in Montgomery County If the Victim Doesn’t Want to Press Charges?
One of the most common questions people facing assault charges in Texas ask is: “Can the State still prosecute me if the victim doesn’t want to press charges?” The short answer is yes, and understanding why is important. An uncooperative or recanting victim is not a “golden bullet” that automatically ends a criminal case. 1. The SystemContinue reading “Can I Still Be Charged in Montgomery County If the Victim Doesn’t Want to Press Charges?”
What Happens in Montgomery County After an Arrest?
Montgomery County is known as one of the toughest criminal justice jurisdictions in Texas. If you or someone you love has been arrested here, understanding what happens next can make an overwhelming situation feel a little more manageable. The Arrest: Warrant or Instanter This guide walks you step-by-step through what to expect from the momentContinue reading “What Happens in Montgomery County After an Arrest?”
Dash and Body Cam Footage: Crucial DWI Defense Tools
In Texas, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge is a stressful life event, but there is hope if you’re charged in Montgomery County or elsewhere. To secure a conviction, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you either lost the normal use of your mental faculties, lost the normal use of your physicalContinue reading “Dash and Body Cam Footage: Crucial DWI Defense Tools”
The Hidden Costs of a Montgomery County DWI
When most Texans think about the consequences of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrest, their first worry is often jail time. While your freedom is certainly important, the reality for most first-time offenders in Montgomery County is that a DWI in Texas ends up hitting your pocketbook harder than your liberty. Most first-time Texas DWIContinue reading “The Hidden Costs of a Montgomery County DWI”
A Secret Weapon Many Defense Attorneys Overlook: Lange v. California
When defending clients against unlawful police searches and seizures, one recent U.S. Supreme Court case stands out to me as both influential and underutilized – Lange v. California (2021). I don’t think the defense bar is fully leveraging its implications in the courtroom. What Happened in Lange v. California? The case began when a California Highway Patrol officerContinue reading “A Secret Weapon Many Defense Attorneys Overlook: Lange v. California”
Lawyers and ChatGPT: Important Ethical Considerations in Criminal Practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are changing industries, and the practice of criminal law is no exception. Many lawyers are experimenting with these technologies to innovate and streamline their practice. What is Chat GPT? Artificial intelligence comes in many different forms, but it’s important to look at some definitions from the outset: Generative –Continue reading “Lawyers and ChatGPT: Important Ethical Considerations in Criminal Practice”